2027-28 Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum

Responding to the New Era of AI in Higher Education

The Institute on AI, Pedagogy, and the Curriculum is a seven-month, team-based online program that helps colleges and universities respond to the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents for teaching, learning, and academic programs.

Over the past several years, 462 teams from 427 institutions have participated in the institute, working to address AI’s implications for their own campuses. Through expert guidance, design sessions, and customized mentoring throughout the academic year, your team will develop and implement an action plan that prepares students and your campus for success in a rapidly changing world.

The institute is designed for departments, programs, colleges, and universities seeking to

• rethink pedagogical and assessment approaches within and across courses;
• address academic integrity concerns and consider new policies and guidance; 
• examine the ethical and equity implications of AI;
• adopt AI competencies and literacies as course or program learning outcomes; and
• explore ways AI can support administrative and operational functions across the institution. 

Participating teams, including faculty, staff, and administrators, will design and implement pedagogical, curricular, and operational strategies that respond to the evolving challenges and opportunities presented by AI.

Who Should Attend

The institute is designed for any department, program, college, or university team ready to address the implications of AI in higher education. Teams may be just beginning to explore AI or may be working to advance established initiatives. Most teams will include

• a senior academic officer to champion change;
• faculty leaders to shape pedagogical and curricular practices;
• instructional designers and teaching and learning staff to support course design and delivery;
• learning technologies and student affairs professionals to connect academic and cocurricular learning; and
• assessment specialists and other partners essential to advancing student learning and success.

What You'll Gain

With guidance from institute faculty and industry experts, your team will

• rethink pedagogical and assessment approaches across disciplines;
• address academic integrity concerns through policies and practices;
• adopt AI competencies and literacies as learning outcomes;
• consider the ethical and equity implications of AI adoption; and
• explore how AI can be used to strengthen administrative and operational practices across the institution.

All participants will also receive a copy of the second edition of Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2026).

How You'll Do It

Your team will participate in a hands-on, immersive process that blends expert guidance with collaborative design. You will

• learn from experts in AI, pedagogy, and organizational change;
• apply design-thinking methods to address real challenges; 
• collaborate across departments to set shared goals that align curriculum, student learning, and institutional priorities; and
• build pathways that ensure all students benefit from AI-informed teaching and learning practices.

Beyond the Institute

The impact of the institute extends well beyond the formal live sessions. Your team will gain access to an online community where you can exchange ideas, share resources, and stay connected with peers and faculty. These and other networking opportunities will help you refine your AI action plan and make informed decisions throughout the year. By participating, you join a growing network of colleagues and experts committed to advancing AI-informed learning and student success.